The Evictors (1979)

A young couple just being married rents a house in a village in Louisiana. But they are not welcome because the inhabitants of the village look at them with distrust - in the house they ... See full summary »

Director:

Charles B. Pierce

Writers:

Charles B. Pierce, Garry Rusoff,

Stars:

Vic Morrow, Michael Parks, Jessica Harper

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Vic Morrow	...	Jake Rudd
Michael Parks	...	Ben Watkins
Jessica Harper	...	Ruth Watkins
Sue Ane Langdon	...	Olie Gibson
Dennis Fimple	...	Mr. Bumford
Bill Thurman	...	Preacher Higgins
Jimmy Clem	...	Mr. Buckner
Harry Thomasson	...	Mr. Wheeler
Twyla Taylor	...	Mrs. Bumford
Mary Branch	...	Mrs. Mullins
John H. Meyer	...	Mr. Mullins (as John Meyer)
John Milam	...	Mr. Rhinehart
Roxanne Harter	...	Mrs. Rhinehart
Foster Litton	...	Sheriff
Owen Guthrie	...	G-Man

Storyline

A young couple just being married rents a house in a village in Louisiana. But they are not welcome because the inhabitants of the village look at them with distrust - in the house they rented were happening strange things in the past...

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Plot Keywords:

house | couple | occult | curse | possession | 

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Taglines:

It was a small Louisiana town where people live and love and die and no one ever thought of locking their doors... except in the Monroe house.

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Genres:

Crime | Drama | Horror | Mystery | Thriller

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Certificate:

PG

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 April 1979 (USA)

Also Known As:

Agonia ta mesanyhta

Filming Locations:

Louisiana, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

American International Pictures (AIP), Charles P. Pierce Production Inc. Presentation

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min 89 min (video)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White (prologue) Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

One of the last films to be released by American International Pictures (AIP).

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Connections

Featured in 42nd Street Forever: Blu-ray Edition (2012)

User Reviews

Worth seeing for the tremendous 1940s atmosphere ............

"The Evictors" oozes with tremendous 1940s atmosphere. I would say however that the film being based on a true story, as the opening claims, is highly unlikely. The acting by innocent home buyers (Michael Parks & Jessice Harper) is totally acceptable, while Vic Morrow turns in a suitable performance as a sleazy Realtor. Many of the authentic looking Louisiana locals, could actually be authentic Louisiana locals playing themselves. This greatly enhances authenticity, along with at least a bunch of terrific 1940s automobiles. Though the film is strong on atmosphere, the script leaves several annoying questions dangling uncomfortably. - MERK